Voice Director / Casting

Also called: Voice-Over Director

Casts and directs voice actors for animation, games, and audiobooks.

A day in the life

A voice director auditions dozens of actors, then guides them in sessions: 'more angry... now try it like you're whispering'.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$80k
High
$150k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Usually a former actor or audio producer.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Theater, Audio Production.

Outlook

Growing slowly. AI pressures.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI voice tools change projects, but casting and directing human performances stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Theater, Music, Film/video production CTE, English.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.

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